This is a delightful sequel to Holding the Fort (The Fort
Reno Series Book #1). I really enjoyed
the first book but this one was really wonderful. It dealt with the Indian School at Fort Reno,
the children that attended it and some of the challenges with living on an Army
base in the middle of Indian Territory. This is the story of Lieutenant Jack
Hennessey and his childhood crush who happens to be stranded when a stagecoach
is robbed and she is rescued by the local Indian tribe. Her name is Hattie
Walker and she is an artist on the way to Denver to enter a competition. Her plans were waylaid along with the
stagecoach and they are both surprised to see each other. Through a misunderstanding and a language
barrier, they end up married in the eyes of the tribal leaders. Wading through all their conflicting emotions
and the mystery of who waylaid the stage
and stole the money that was on the stage from the US government for the
Indians, as well as Hattie’s personal belongings and art supplies, provides the
rest of the action in this story. It
was fun to read and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Once again, Regina Jennings has done her research and
brought us a book chock full of historical details and delightful conversation
and action. I look forward to a third
installment in this series!
I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley
from Bethany House in exchange for a review. I’m never disappointed with the
offerings from Bethany House.
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